GM to pay $220 million to resolve claims it sold driving habits data
GM settled a complaint from 36 US attorneys general concerning its discontinued Smart Driver program. The company is now required to limit data collection and obtain express consent from drivers. The data in question included braking, acceleration, and trip length, which was allegedly sold to insurance companies.
Key points
- GM to pay $220 million settlement
- Settlement involves 36 US attorneys general
- Concerns illegal sale of driving habits to data brokers
- GM must now obtain express consent for data collection
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